Theatrical Version
A theatrical adaptation (by Hoban himself) premiered at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, in February–March 1986. Its US premiere was at the Chocolate Bayou Theatre, in April 1987, directed by Greg Roach .
In November 2007 Riddley Walker was produced by Red Kettle in Waterford, Ireland, to positive reviews .
Riddley Walker was also adapted, with permission and aid from Russell Hoban, for Trouble Puppet Theater Co. by Artistic Director Connor Hopkins, with performances September 29 through October 16, 2011, at Salvage Vanguard Theater in Austin, Texas. This production employed tabletop puppetry inspired by the Bunraku tradition and supported by an original score by Justin Sherburn and layered sound and image design.
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